S.O.S. ALIGNERS – A Practical Guide to the Most Common Clear Aligner Problems & What to Do

Has an attachment come off? Is your aligner not fitting properly, broken, lost, rubbing, or bent at the edge?

S.O.S. ALIGNERS is a practical, visual guide designed for clear aligner patients and families who want to know what to do when common unexpected problems happen during orthodontic treatment, especially when they cannot immediately visit their orthodontist.

This easy-to-follow guide explains how to handle situations such as a detached attachment, a lost or broken aligner, initial discomfort, rubbing edges, a bent aligner edge, poor seating or fit, and other common issues that may arise throughout treatment.

It also includes useful advice on cleaning and caring for your aligners, elastics, travelling with aligners, and what to keep in a practical clear aligner emergency kit.

A useful reference to keep on hand whenever a question or unexpected problem comes up.

Inside the guide:

• What to do if an attachment comes off.
• What to do if you lose or break an aligner.
• What to do when an aligner does not seat properly.
• How to carefully reposition a bent aligner edge.
• How to manage minor rubbing from aligner edges or attachments.
• What to do if an aligner is missing the cutout needed for elastics.
• What to do if you run out of elastics while travelling.
• How to clean and care for your aligners correctly.
• What to include in your clear aligner emergency kit.
• Practical advice for travelling with aligners.
• Clear guidance on when to stop troubleshooting and contact your orthodontist.

Format: Digital downloadable PDF guide.

Important: This guide is intended for educational and supportive purposes only. It does not replace personalised advice or instructions from your orthodontist, as every patient and orthodontic treatment is different.

Little unexpected things today, better results tomorrow.

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